Angela Jeffers, Kathryn Konrad, Gary Larson, Katherine Allen-Moyer, Helen Cunny, Keith Shockley
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Simulation methodologies to determine statistical power in laboratory animal research studies.
Null hypothesis significance testing is a statistical tool commonly employed throughout laboratory animal research. When experimental results are reported, the reproducibility of the results is of utmost importance. Establishing standard, robust, and adequately powered statistical methodology in the analysis of laboratory animal data is critical to ensure reproducible and valid results. Simulation studies are a reliable method for assessing the power of statistical tests, however, biologists may not be familiar with simulation studies for power despite their efficacy and accessibility. Through an example of simulated Harlan Sprague-Dawley (HSD) rat organ weight data, we highlight the importance of conducting power analyses in laboratory animal research. Using simulations to determine statistical power prior to an experiment is a financially and ethically sound way to validate statistical tests and to help ensure reproducibility of findings in line with the 4R principles of animal welfare.
期刊介绍:
The international journal of laboratory animal science and welfare, Laboratory Animals publishes peer-reviewed original papers and reviews on all aspects of the use of animals in biomedical research. The journal promotes improvements in the welfare or well-being of the animals used, it particularly focuses on research that reduces the number of animals used or which replaces animal models with in vitro alternatives.